Armiko (Sauteed Lamb Innards) Recipe

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   Pierce the liver with a knife, cut open the heart and fry them together in a little warm oil for a few min.

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   Pass them with the kidneys through a coarse grinder.

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   In Greece we would also use the lungs - but in NY it is against the health code to sell them.

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   Heat 4 Tbsp.

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   extra virgin olive oil in a heavy frying pan and saute/fry the onions till transparent.

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   Add in the meat, dill parsley, and salt and pepper.

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   Stir in well and saute/fry gently for 15 min.

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   Add in a little water to moisten and cook till the meat is tender.

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   Remove from the heat and sprinkle with minced walnuts.

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    Serve hot or possibly cool.

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    NOTES: A traditional Sephardic recipe.

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    This fufills the injunction in the Torah: and they shall eat the flesh in which night, roast with fire and unleavened bread; with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

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    Eat not of raw, nor sodden at with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and all of the innards thereof.

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    And ye shall leave none of it remaining till morning.

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    Exodus XII 8-11

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    My guests did well - except for the head.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.